diff --git a/pcbnew/footprint_wizard.cpp b/pcbnew/footprint_wizard.cpp
index 1217f56395..76d590529d 100644
--- a/pcbnew/footprint_wizard.cpp
+++ b/pcbnew/footprint_wizard.cpp
@@ -112,7 +112,14 @@ void FOOTPRINT_WIZARD_FRAME::ReloadFootprint()
 
 MODULE* FOOTPRINT_WIZARD_FRAME::GetBuiltFootprint()
 {
-    return m_FootprintWizard->GetModule();
+    if ( m_FootprintWizard )
+    {
+        return m_FootprintWizard->GetModule();
+    }
+    else
+    {
+        return NULL;
+    }
 }
 
 void FOOTPRINT_WIZARD_FRAME::SelectFootprintWizard()